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bocconcini stuffed meatballs w tomato pesto sauce

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

Great meatball recipe. Great for a meal or appetizer

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Roast

Ingredients For bocconcini stuffed meatballs w tomato pesto sauce

  • MEATBALLS
  • 3 slice
    stale bread torn into pieces
  • just enough milk to moisten the bread
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 c
    fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 c
    parmigiano-reggiano shredded
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 16
    bocconicini or fresh mozzarella cut into 16 cubes
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 28 can
    crushed tomatoes
  • 1 c
    fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 c
    fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon zest
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • parmigiano- reggiano shredded for serving

How To Make bocconcini stuffed meatballs w tomato pesto sauce

  • 1
    For the meatballs. Place the torn bread in a bowl and moisten with a little milk. Let sit a few minutes. Preheat oven degrees.
  • 2
    Add the meat to a big bowl. Squeeze out the milk from the bread and add it to the meat add the garlic, parsley, Cheese, egg and salt and pepper. Mix well. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Roll the meat mixture into 16 balls. Press a bocconcini into the center of each one and press the meat all around it. Place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes.
  • 3
    Meanwhile make the sauce. Place the tomatoes in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Add the basil, parsley, and lemon zest to a food processor. Process drizzling in the olive oil until a thick paste forms. Remove the tomatoes from the heat and fold in the pesto.
  • 4
    Serve the meatballs on the sauce and sprinkle cheese on top.
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